named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
City Life
Outreach ministry serving youth in underserved communities such as Central Islip and Huntington Station, providing spiritual and practical support to young people and their families.
Juvenile Justice Ministry (JJM)
Provides programming and spiritual support in juvenile detention centers, aiming to build consistent relationships that promote long-term transformation for incarcerated teens.
YFC Core
Equips and mentors student leaders to start and sustain Christian clubs in public high schools and middle schools across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Youth Leader Network
Connects youth pastors and leaders from various churches for training, prayer, idea sharing, and mutual support to strengthen youth ministry across Long Island.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 4 activities
- Convenes training and support gatherings for youth leadersOrganizes regular meetings for youth leaders to provide training, facilitate idea sharing, offer prayer support, and build mutual encouragement in ministry leadership.
- Facilitates student-led Christian Clubs in public schoolsSupports and mentors students to establish and lead Christian Clubs that meet weekly on public school campuses after school, providing ongoing resources and programming for youth involvement. Active across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
- Hosts faith-based events and trips for youth engagementOrganizes and runs Bible Clubs, monthly rallies, summer bike trips, winter snow camps, spring break trips, and special excursions to engage teenagers in faith-based activities. Historically active from the 1960s through the 2000s.
- Operates community-based youth outreach programsRuns outreach sites in Central Islip and Huntington Station, and conducts regular engagement with young people in schools, community centers, juvenile institutions, and local gathering places to build relationships and share the Christian faith. Uses the 3Story® framework to integrate spiritual and personal narratives.
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Religious Support for Incarcerated Individuals 1 activity
- Provides ministry and support in juvenile detention centersDelivers programming and spiritual support services to incarcerated teens in juvenile detention facilities, aiming to foster long-term personal and spiritual change.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Shares international testimonies on social issues through visiting teamsHosted Team I-Themba from South Africa between 1995 and 2006 to perform and educate youth on racism and HIV/AIDS as part of faith-integrated outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$559K
Contributions & grants$547K98%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$557K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$391K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$636K
Cash$273K
Investments$48K
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$628K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERIA GAXIOLA | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $118K |
| PATRICE KERN | ASSISTANT DI | 40 | $80K |
board members · 6
- BLAKE HENDERSON — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL WINTER — TREASURER
- DAVID DEROSA — VICE-CHAIRPE
- JENNIFER CARLINO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN JEROME — SECRETARY
- SAL DANTONA — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Long Island Partner — Geographic focus and community partner for youth ministry activities
- South Africa Youth For Christ Partner — Collaborated from 1995 to 2006 by hosting Team I-Themba for joint outreach and education on racism and HIV/AIDS.
- YFC Network — Long Island YFC operates as part of the broader YFC network
- YFC USA Network — Receives and shares updates as part of the national YFC network
- Youth For Christ Network — Part of the national Youth For Christ network, operating as its Long Island chapter.
- Youth for Christ International Network — Long Island YFC is part of the global Youth for Christ International network, sharing a common mission and statement of faith.
- agencies Partner — Works alongside agencies as part of a collaborative community strategy for youth ministry.
- local church Partner — Collaborates with local churches to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus
- local church Partner — Collaborates with local churches to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.
- local churches Partner — Collaborates with local churches to deliver sustainable youth and family ministry.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Community Partnership Modelmethodology: faith-based community partnershipBy partnering with local churches and like-minded organizations, we amplify outreach and embed discipleship within existing community networks, because collaborative ministry increases access, sustainability, and cultural relevance in developing lifelong followers of Jesus.
- Peer-Led Faith Communities for Evangelism and Belongingmethodology: peer-led faith mentoringBy training and empowering student leaders to form faith-based clubs in public schools, we foster peer-to-peer spiritual outreach, because youth are more open to transformation within trusted peer environments that offer safety, belonging, and relatable leadership.
- Relational Discipleship Through Narrative Integrationmethodology: 3Story® narrative integrationBy integrating spiritual narrative (God’s Story), personal faith journeys (my story), and youth lived experiences (their stories), we create transformative moments of trust and spiritual change, because shared storytelling builds authentic connection and makes the Gospel personally meaningful.
- Steady-Presence Relational Mentoring at Pivotal Momentsmethodology: steady-presence mentoringBy maintaining consistent, long-term relationships with youth—especially in high-impact settings like detention centers—we foster behavioral and spiritual change, because sustained presence during critical life stages builds trust and creates space for lasting transformation.